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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.06, 21,563.94 and 8,552.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.06, 21,563.94 and 8,552.48 is: 11,802.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.06 : 21,563.94 = 8,552.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.06/21,563.94 = 8,552.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.06x = 21,563.94 × 8,552.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.06x = 184,425,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,425,165.57/15,626.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,802.41

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